130 Years of Avon Skincare Innovations

130 Years of Avon Skincare Innovations

From innovative anti-aging serums and creams to oil-fighting astringents, Avonhas been at the forefront of cutting-edge skincarefor more than a century.

Beginning as the fragrance-only California Perfume Company, Avon soon thereafter became known worldwide for its groundbreaking products to treat, nourish, soothe, and improve skin.

Below, take a glimpse through time to discover the evolution of Avon skincareofferings.

1896: The Early Stages

California Extract of Witch Hazel was one of the first skincare products to join the California Perfume Company family. Made from a strong distillation of witch hazel shrub, it served as a cooling and anti-inflammatory agent for the skin. Today, witch hazel can be found in Avon’s Clearskin Pore Penetrating Gel Cleanser.

1905: Cream Of The Crop

Formulated to prevent wrinkles, CP Massage Cream fed the skin and helped “ward off the ravages of time.” The luxurious lotion was later renamed Dermol Massage Cream in 1919.

1927: A Star-Worthy Collection Is Born

The company launched its first skincarecollection: Gertrude Recordon Facial Treatment. Avonfounder David H. McConnell tapped Recordon, a well-known beauty expert at the time, to help create the formulas for this deluxe four-piece facial line. The collection included an astringent, cleansing cream, peach lotion, and skin food.

1930s: The Great Expansion

Although the country was in the throes of the Great Depression, Avonexpanded with the introduction of several skincare products— namely its Hand Cream— in 1933. The ultra-moisturizing lotion has been softening women’s hands ever since.

During the 1930s, Avonmade a splash with the release of bubble bathto cleanse and pamper skin. The quaint bottle has evolved, but the quality of its contents remains top-notch. Today, there are countless delightful scents to help wash away stress.

1940s: Sunny Days

Talk about a two-for-one! Avon’sSun Lotion with Insect Repellent(1947) was a must for balmy beach and poolside days. Providing protection against ultraviolet rays while simultaneously warding off pesky bugs and mosquitoesmade this a winning combo that beach bums and sun lovers alike could bask in.

1950s: Scented Skin Sinks In

Avon’sPersian Wood Perfumed Skin Softener(1959) was a richly concentrated, creamy formula that smoothed and soothed dry areas while producing a lovely lingering fragrance. It was the perfect blend and representation of the company’s expertise in fragranceand skincare.

1961: Skin-So-Soft Makes A Smooth Entrance

One of Avon’smost recognizable personal care products, Skin-So-Soft, has been keeping bodies soft and supple for over half a century. Today, the popular line includes a variety of body lotions, shower gels, washes, and seasonal creams.

1970s: Clear Skin Is In

1980s: Popular Science

While the makeup industry in the mid-1980s was buzzing with bold and bright trends, Avon’s Research and Development team was busy whipping up breakthrough products that would change skincareforever. In 1986, Avonbecame the first to use stabilized retinol, an anti-agingingredient, in its patented BioAdvance Beauty Recovery System.

1990s: The Blend Of Science & Skin

In 1990, Avonwas the first to bring alpha hydroxyl acid technology to the mass market with its launch of the ANEW skincare line. The breakthrough products included Perfecting Complex for Face Cream, which intended to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

2000s – 2016: Flawless Future

Avoncontinues to revolutionize skincarewith ongoing advances for the brand. From the Anew Power Serumto the patent-pending Celluvive Complex found in Anew Ultimate, Avonhas an unblemished reputation in skincaremaking it a mainstay brand for women around the world.

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About Avon Representative Shirl Papaian

Shirl Papaian has been an Avon Representative since September 2014. She sells at the President’s Club Level (over $10,000 annually) and is a Gold Ambassador with almost 50 team members nationwide.

In 2016, Shirl was awarded on stage at the Annual PC Gala Luncheon for the highest online sales in her district, for earning President’s Club Level and other various incentives.

In 2016, Shirl has advanced from Ambassador to Silver Ambassador and to Gold Ambassador through her consistent efforts to grow and mentor her team of Avon Representatives.

Shirl is on track to earn Honor Society Level status by the end of the year with sales of over $20,000.

Together, Shirl and her team’s sales are more than $45,000. Her Team’s sales growth is at 342%. She is #1 in her District for Sales Team Growth and #4 in sales. She is #6 in sales growth in her division.

So far in 2016 Shirl has earned almost $2,000 in Avon bonuses in the “Journey to Gold Incentive” and has earned herself a Champion Blender by being #59 out of 400 Avon Ambassadors in the “Ignite Your Avon Torch” incentive. She also won all three awards in the “One Team, One Dream” incentive.

My Avon Story

I decided to become and Avon Representative in 2014. My daughter had signed up and my sister-in-law had as well. My sister-in-law joined for the discount on her own purchases and my daughter gave it up after a while, she found she didn’t have the time she wanted to devote to it with two toddlers.

I had always thought about becoming an Avon Rep, but it was always just a thought. I remember my mom buying Avon when I was very young and was always mesmerized at all the products and how the Avon lady always looked so beautiful and polished.

My daughter was on our friend Leslie Reid’s team in Texarkana, TX. We were friends on Facebook and I was always ordering from her; she had some great deals! One day she posted about joining her team and becoming an Avon Rep; I just decided right then and there to do it.

For the remainder of that first year I concentrated on learning as much as I could about the business; learning most everything on my own. Then in 2015 I devoted every extra dollar and minute I had to my Avon Business. I grew my customer base slowly but surely and over time my customer base and sales consistently increased. I even started my leadership journey at the encouragement of Emily Seagren who was Leslie’s upline.

I studied and learned everything I could from Emily and through hers and Leslie’s mentorship I am where I am today. My goal is to have 100 active representatives on my national team and to earn “Leader” and “Honor Society” statuses by the end of 2016. My ultimate goal is to retire and Avon be my major source of income.

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